Senior / Associate Family Solicitor

Chadwick Nott; Stroud; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid/flexible working arrangements

24 days' holiday + bank holidays

Life assurance

Corporate healthcare plan

Employee Assistance Programme

Staff bonus and incentive schemes

Eyecare and health-related benefits

Various staff discounts and savings initiatives

Job summary

A respected legal practice in Gloucestershire is seeking an experienced Senior / Associate Family Solicitor with 4+ years PQE. The role involves managing private family cases and offers career development opportunities in a collaborative and supportive environment. Benefits include hybrid working, competitive salary, and a strong focus on employee well-being.

Qualifications

• At least 4-5 years' experience in family law.
• Experience in managing your own caseload.
• Desirable to have Resolution membership or working toward it.

Responsibilities

• Manage a varied caseload of private family matters.
• Handle divorce, financial settlements, and children matters.
• Advise clients on relationship breakdowns.

Skills

Communication

Organisational Skills

Advocacy

Education

Qualified solicitor

Job description

Senior / Associate Family Solicitor
Location: Gloucester or Stroud

We're looking for an experienced Family Solicitor (4+ years PQE) to join a respected and expanding legal practice with a long-standing reputation in Gloucestershire. This is a key position within the Family team, offering a mix of interesting work, autonomy, and the opportunity to contribute to the department's continued growth.

The Role
You'll manage a varied caseload of private family matters including:

• Divorce and separation
• Financial settlements
• Private law children matters
• Cohabitation issues and disputes

What We're Looking For:

• A qualified solicitor with at least 4-5 years' solid experience in family law
• Confident managing your own caseload and undertaking your own advocacy
• Comfortable advising on finances, children, and relationship breakdowns
• Resolution membership (or working toward it) is desirable
• A clear communicator with strong organisational skills

What's On Offer:

• Hybrid/flexible working arrangements
• Competitive salary, reflective of experience and contribution
• Strong focus on training and career development
• Free on-site parking
• A collaborative, supportive culture

Benefits Include:

• 24 days' holiday + bank holidays
• Life assurance
• Corporate healthcare plan
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Staff bonus and incentive schemes
• Eyecare and health-related benefits
• Various staff discounts and savings initiatives

This is a great opportunity for someone ready to take the next step in their family law career, within a progressive firm that values both professional growth and work-life balance.

For more information about this role please contact Hannah Somers at Chadwick Nott.

(t) 0117 917 1929
(m) 07435 943574
(e) [e-mail]

*At Chadwick Nott, we are committed to developing a diverse and inclusive culture as well as supporting our large client network achieve the same. We are an equal opportunities employer and encourage applications of all qualified candidates regardless of their age, sex, race, disability, sexual orientation, disability, culture or anything other personal characteristic. We champion and celebrate diversity in the workplace. Where a level of experience is indicated, please note that this is only a guideline.*